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Bunna Walsh

1933 – 2022

Australian politician

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About Bunna Walsh

Lived 1933 – 2022 (aged 88). Bunna Walsh was an Australian politician, stevedore and trade unionist.

Ronald William "Bunna" Walsh (20 June 1933 - 30 March 2022) was an Australian politician.

He was born in Port Melbourne to labourer William John Joseph Walsh and Amy Lydia. He attended state schools and became a waterside worker in 1954. Having joined the Labor Party in 1960, he was an official with the Waterside Workers Federation from 1964 to 1979 and also served as president of the ALP's South Melbourne branch. In 1970 he was elected to the Victorian Legislative Council for Melbourne West, but his election was declared void later that year because of an old criminal conviction in the Children's Court.

Walsh was elected to the Victorian Legislative Assembly in 1979 as the member for Albert Park. He was government whip from 1982 to 1985 and then moved to the frontbench, holding the portfolios of Public Works (1985–87), Housing and Construction (1987–88), Property and Services (1988–90) and Water Resources (1988–90). In 1992 he attempted to return to the Legislative Council by contesting the seat of Monash, but he was defeated.

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Member of the Victorian Legislative Assembly, Member of the Victorian Legislative Council
Also known as
Ronald William Walsh

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Bunna Walsh?

Australian politician

When was Bunna Walsh born?

Bunna Walsh was born on 20 June 1933 in Port Melbourne.

When did Bunna Walsh die?

Bunna Walsh died on 30 March 2022.

What was Bunna Walsh's occupation?

Bunna Walsh was a politician, stevedore and trade unionist.

What nationality was Bunna Walsh?

Bunna Walsh was Australian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Bunna Walsh

· Wikidata: Q17402551

· DBpedia: Bunna Walsh

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